KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2023-2024
A bit of history:
Battle of the Books was started 30-plus years ago by Erna Wentland at Belridge School. In 2002, Katie Feldstein and Sue Mustoe took over administration of the Kern County Battle of the Books. The program grew to include students throughout the County and due to the immense popularity of the program, the County was divided into two sections for 2 days of competition. In 2012 Sarah McDonald joined Katie to be the coordinator of the South region with Katie as coordinator of the North region. With the continued interest and growing enthusiasm for the program, a third day of competition was added in 2016, with Jan Lanse joining in as coordinator of the Central region .
At the close of the 2023 Battle of the Books competition, Katie, Jan and Sarah announced they are retiring from their responsibilities as the regional coordinators. THANK YOU Ladies for your years of dedicated volunteerism to make the Battle of the Books the premier event that it is today! So many readers, so many books, so many medals, and so many wonderful memories! THANK YOU!!
The Present:
For the upcoming 2024 Battle of the Books, the tradition will continue with new coordinators. These ladies have been involved with Battle of the Books for a long time as school advisor participants. It is time to pass the torch to our new coordinators: Melissa Pilshaw, Lisa Moore and Rebekah Stambook.
We are excited about their enthusiasm and passion to continue this very special event!
Kern Reading Association and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools are partners in supporting the Kern County Battle of the Books competition!
The Battle will be held on three dates for Grades 4-6 (@ the Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village); one date for Grades 6-8 (Middle School/Jr. High) @ St. Francis School; and one date for 3rd grade (@ the Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village).
Battle of the Books was started 30-plus years ago by Erna Wentland at Belridge School. In 2002, Katie Feldstein and Sue Mustoe took over administration of the Kern County Battle of the Books. The program grew to include students throughout the County and due to the immense popularity of the program, the County was divided into two sections for 2 days of competition. In 2012 Sarah McDonald joined Katie to be the coordinator of the South region with Katie as coordinator of the North region. With the continued interest and growing enthusiasm for the program, a third day of competition was added in 2016, with Jan Lanse joining in as coordinator of the Central region .
At the close of the 2023 Battle of the Books competition, Katie, Jan and Sarah announced they are retiring from their responsibilities as the regional coordinators. THANK YOU Ladies for your years of dedicated volunteerism to make the Battle of the Books the premier event that it is today! So many readers, so many books, so many medals, and so many wonderful memories! THANK YOU!!
The Present:
For the upcoming 2024 Battle of the Books, the tradition will continue with new coordinators. These ladies have been involved with Battle of the Books for a long time as school advisor participants. It is time to pass the torch to our new coordinators: Melissa Pilshaw, Lisa Moore and Rebekah Stambook.
We are excited about their enthusiasm and passion to continue this very special event!
Kern Reading Association and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools are partners in supporting the Kern County Battle of the Books competition!
The Battle will be held on three dates for Grades 4-6 (@ the Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village); one date for Grades 6-8 (Middle School/Jr. High) @ St. Francis School; and one date for 3rd grade (@ the Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village).
KERN COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - (2023- 2024)
(4-6th Grades)
(4-6th Grades)
Mark your calendars for the 2023-2024 Kern County Battle of the Books. We are looking forward to another spectacular event at the Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village.
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Central Region
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - South Region
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - North Region
The America's Battle of the Books website: http://www.battleofthebooks.org/
Interested in purchasing a set of practice questions to help your student team prepare for the County event? Practice questions may be purchased for $50.00 at the America's Battle of the Books website.
https://www.battleofthebooks.org/memberships/
Battle of the Books
Book Lists for 2023 -2024:
NOTE: The Book list for 2023-2024 will be the Standard 28 Book list for Grades 4-6
Please note that book lists are subject to change during the year. Check frequently to insure you have the most up-to-date booklist.
Book Lists for 2023 -2024:
NOTE: The Book list for 2023-2024 will be the Standard 28 Book list for Grades 4-6
Please note that book lists are subject to change during the year. Check frequently to insure you have the most up-to-date booklist.
2023-2024 Standard 4-6th Grade Book List:
| battlebooklist2023-2024.pdf |
Russo's Books is a source for ordering books from the Battle of the Books lists: http://www.russosbooks.com/
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COORDINATORS' CONTACT INFORMATION:
Aren Van De Valk - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
[email protected].
April Vegas - Battle of the Books Coordinator - 3rd Grade
[email protected] Phone: 661-588-6050
- Melissa Pilshaw- Kern County Battle of the Books NORTH Coordinator
- Lisa Moore and Rebekah Stambook - Kern County Battle of the Books SOUTH and CENTRAL Coordinators
- Alana Tinsley - Kern County Battle of the Books Treasurer
Aren Van De Valk - Battle of the Books Coordinator - Middle/Junior High Schools (6-8)
[email protected].
April Vegas - Battle of the Books Coordinator - 3rd Grade
[email protected] Phone: 661-588-6050
It is mandatory for all 4-6th school site advisors to send a contact email address to:
For Kern County schools in the North region: [email protected]
For Kern County schools in the Central region: [email protected]
For Kern County schools in the South region: [email protected]
For Kern County Middle School/Junior High School (gr. 6-8) participants: [email protected]
For Kern County 3rd Grade participants: [email protected]
For Kern County schools in the North region: [email protected]
For Kern County schools in the Central region: [email protected]
For Kern County schools in the South region: [email protected]
For Kern County Middle School/Junior High School (gr. 6-8) participants: [email protected]
For Kern County 3rd Grade participants: [email protected]
Battle of the Books Team Coordinator Information:
Each participating school (4th-6th grades ONLY) must complete this Kern County Battle of the Books registration form and mail, along with the $50 registration fee, to the Kern County Battle of the Books Treasurer:
Kern County Battle of the Books
c/o Alana Tinsley
P.O. Box 5342
Bakersfield, CA 93388
Kern County Battle of the Books 2023-2024 Registration Form for 4th-6th Grades:
Each participating school (4th-6th grades ONLY) must complete this Kern County Battle of the Books registration form and mail, along with the $50 registration fee, to the Kern County Battle of the Books Treasurer:
Kern County Battle of the Books
c/o Alana Tinsley
P.O. Box 5342
Bakersfield, CA 93388
Kern County Battle of the Books 2023-2024 Registration Form for 4th-6th Grades:
| bob_registrationform2024.pdf |